They support wrong over right. They prey on the world’s vulnerable. They commit flagrant abuses for self-enrichment and close ties to top government officials. ICRC is no exception. More on it below.

On July 18, Security Council members again vote on a Western resolution. Russia and China vetoed two earlier ones.

They reject one-sided proposals. They advance the ball for war. This one includes UN Charter Chapter VII provisions. They range from economic sanctions to blockades or military intervention if other measures fail.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejects Chapter VII authorization. “We will vote against the U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria if it is not based on the Geneva agreements,” he said.

Geneva language left much to be desired. It agreed on “facilitat(ing) a Syrian led political process,” but overstepped at the same time.

Contrary to international law, it accepted “agreed guidelines and principles for a political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.”

Syrians had their say earlier. They overwhelmingly adopted a new constitution by national referendum. First time ever parliamentary elections were held.

ICRC understands but sold out anyway. Big bucks explains why. Doing so exceeds prostitution shamelessness. Selling bodies is one thing. Souls, honor, morals, ethics, and principles are quite others. It’s especially so when human lives and welfare are at stake.

ICRC’s claimed humanitarian mission is cover. What’s involved is money, special privileges derived, and connections to people in high places.

Benefitting this way is loathsome and contemptible. Operations profiting from human misery have no place in society.

It explained its inviolability and importance. It flagrantly violates principles it endorses. Saying one thing and doing another is indefensible. It’s also lawless, reprehensible, and unforgivable.

ICRC’s unstated mandate is show me the money. It sold its soul long ago. Its humanitarian mission is cover for supporting imperial lawlessness. Business is good. Washington’s deep pockets alone assures it.

Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net.

His new book is titled “How Wall Street Fleeces America: Privatized Banking, Government Collusion and Class War”